Magpie (Ekster): Clever, rather shy bird, common in Holland. Builds extremely large nest of branches in top of high tree. Predates juveniles of smaller species like warblers (zangvogels), etcetera.

Azure-winged Magpie (Blauwe Ekster): After many years of discussion promoted from subspecies to species only observed somewhewe in China and in Algarve. Common birds, not very shy, occasionaly in groups. Eats large insects.

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